Automation Projects Associate PM — Field Rotations

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks an Associate Project Manager to develop into a Project Manager for complex material handling automation projects. You will gain hands-on experience across planning, execution, commissioning, customer acceptance and financial delivery for conveyors, sortation, robotics and warehouse technologies.

Through structured mentoring and field rotations, you will build technical, financial, operational and leadership skills aiming for independent project

Qualifications

• Strong leadership potential and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical problem‑solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, commissioning and closeout of automation projects.
• Assist with project schedules, budget tracking, cost control, forecasting, risk management, reporting, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, software, operations, procurement, installation teams, suppliers and customers.
• Track and drive project milestones, action items, risks, issues and change requests.
• Support change management, project controls, and financial reporting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PM/Construction/Operations background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks an Associate Project Manager to develop into a Project Manager for complex material handling automation projects. You will gain hands-on experience across planning, execution, commissioning, customer acceptance and financial delivery for conveyors, sortation, robotics and warehouse technologies.

Through structured mentoring and field rotations, you will build technical, financial, operational and leadership skills aiming for independent project